Isomerisation of optically active ethers
Ethers of the general formula CHR[2].OR' re-arrange under the influence of Lewis bases such as phenyl lithium into their isomeric alcohols CR[2].R'OH. [mathematical equation] This is a type of saturated electrophilic re-arrangement usually called the Wittig re-arrangement. An investigation...
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University of Surrey
1961
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